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Flosstube 14: FFO and Hobby House Needleworks

Finished Pieces:
Autumnal Sampler - Little Robin Designs
Cat Magic - Fox and Rabbit Designs
Shenandoah - Carriage House Samplings
WIPs:
Autumn Alphabet - Willow Hill Samplings
Seasonal Etchings - Hands on Designs
Halloween Quaker - Lila's Studio
The Shepherdess - Cricket Collection
Charts Purchased:
Fox Sprits in the Woods - Primitive Hare
Wildflowers - Kathy Barrick
Witch Training Academy - Kathy Barrick
OMG A Tree - Dirty Annie's Designs
Autumn Cloche - Hello by Liz Matthews
Stella's Sleigh Ride - Chessie & Me
Tilly Goat - Tereas Kogut
Hazel's Halloween Friends - Teresa Kogut
Mouton D'Halloween - Collection Tralala
Spring Forest Scrapbook - The Blue Flower
Book Talk: 21 Steps - Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
#crossstitch #flosstube

Пікірлер: 67

  • @rebeccafelker8851
    @rebeccafelker8851 Жыл бұрын

    Shenandoah is beautiful. Nice wips.

  • @stitchedlitbc
    @stitchedlitbc Жыл бұрын

    I'm just coming back to Flosstube after months away and spent the last few days watching all your videos! I enjoy your channel and taste in projects. And I love children's books.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching ☺️

  • @rebeccafelker8851
    @rebeccafelker8851 Жыл бұрын

    That cardinal looks great, I would not frog that out.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @renepainter7166
    @renepainter7166 Жыл бұрын

    Love your flosstubes. You are such a soothing voice.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂

  • @patcowell3351
    @patcowell3351 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your channel! You do a great job showing charts, fabric, and projects. You hold it up long enough I can really look at what you are showing and decide if I might want the chart. Second, I like the fact that your episodes don’t tend to be very long. I watch many channels and like seeing a variety instead of spending over an hour with one stitcher. Finally, I am an avid reader and love the short book talks. I hope you keep going with your channel! I’ll be watching.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, Pat. I appreciate it! I struggle to make long videos so it's good hear some people prefer short ones. I've worried that I hold up the charts for too long, but I do it so that some members of my family can see all the details. 🧐 Thanks for watching!

  • @KatarinaSophia0795
    @KatarinaSophia0795 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for teaching your students to honor our veterans ❤️🇺🇸💙

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    💙

  • @loriholmes8705
    @loriholmes8705 Жыл бұрын

    Your Shenandoah is stunning! I make mistakes or purposeful changes in my stitching all the time. 😉. Awesome fabric and charts you’ve acquired for your stash.

  • @alissajones7838
    @alissajones7838 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video! You are not alone when dealing with the mistakes made stitching - my projects always end up in time out, too!

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, time out is a good phrase for it!

  • @vickiinkansas1399
    @vickiinkansas1399 Жыл бұрын

    Counting is hard and sometimes we have a run of bad luck. Stitch a couple of smalls that are easy stitching to get back on track. Hobby House is on my bucket list! I think it is great you spent time with the students to educate them on Veteran’s Day and why it is a holiday. Librarians are under appreciated for all they contribute to a child’s education.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! ❤️

  • @canaltownstitcher9663
    @canaltownstitcher9663 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I am stitching the Halloween Quaker too! I laughed at your description of the cat! I love Hobby House Needleworks! I have been there many times and can’t wait to go back. They are amazing! Thank you for a great video!

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Halloween Quaker is so much fun. That's so awesome that you are able to visit Hobby House so much!

  • @StitchesByShelby
    @StitchesByShelby Жыл бұрын

    I think we’ve all had times where things aren’t going quite right with stitching. I think a small palette cleanser would be a good idea! The framed piece turned out so well 😍 Good to catch up with you today!

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Shelby! Yes, 'palette cleanser'! 😅

  • @theintuitivestitcher9336
    @theintuitivestitcher9336 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Laurel! Cat Magic is pretty! Shenandoah is beautiful! The frame is perfect. I haven't gotten my "Autumn Alphabet" out in a while. And I don't know yet what color I'll be using for the pumpkin. You are pretty far on Autumn Quaker and it's gorgeous! Fabric from your New York trip is beautiful! Great haul! It's wonderful that you and the school where you teach had Veteran's Day celebration. Lessons on war memorials and explaining to students is wonderful. Thank you and wishing you a good week!

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    I picked up another blue for the pumpkin the other day - GA Huckleberry. Not sure if I'll use it since that project is in my break pile, but thought I'd let you know!😊

  • @theintuitivestitcher9336

    @theintuitivestitcher9336

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mountainlaurelstitches thank you for letting me know! I will certainly look at that color!

  • @rebeccajourney3183
    @rebeccajourney318311 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the book talk. I am always interested in books as I read every night at bedtime. I was unaware of this book and would be interested in more recommendations on this subject! Thank you for educating me and the children who attend your school!❤

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! ❤️

  • @patriciadouglass7141
    @patriciadouglass7141 Жыл бұрын

    Such an awesome video! I love Shenandoah; it’s stunning! I totally understand about mistakes and putting WIP’s in time outs! It can get so frustrating to put in so much time and then have to frog or start over! I love the colors on the Shepherdess! I hope you don’t have to start over! Maybe try the Sulky white! I hear it is a good substitute for white in general! Your haul from Hobby house is fantastic! All that beautiful fabric! Wow! I was watching Brenda and Laura and they just raved about that store! I so want to visit; maybe some day! Thanks for the book talk as well! I always value your opinion and recommendations on children or young adult books! Hang in there and try not to get too frustrated with our wonderful craft! Just move on to the next WIP or start something new! Happy Stitching!

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestions, Patricia! Good advice about the different colors of white.

  • @kathleenegan4777
    @kathleenegan4777 Жыл бұрын

    I have made the mistake of turning the fabric too. I hate to admit that I did it rather recently on a biscornu! The frog visits all of us lol. Great video. You have some beautiful finishes and impressive haul. Hope to see you back very soon.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, I can definitely see making that mistake on a biscornu!

  • @KEBStudioCreations
    @KEBStudioCreations Жыл бұрын

    I've made the same mistake where I turned the fabric to do the side border. I felt so stupid when I realized my mistake. I'm stitching on a Valentine's Day model stitch.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Love seeing all your designs in the xstitch magazines lately! It's so funny how humbling stitching can be when we make mistakes!

  • @thesteadfaststitcher
    @thesteadfaststitcher Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful to catch up with you! I loved your eat your veggies analogy🤣 My inner fabric addict loved seeing all your haul! Congrats on Shenandoah, it really turned out great.❤️

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Beth! I love fabric so much - sometimes I just look at it instead of stitching 😂

  • @deborahbrown6061
    @deborahbrown6061 Жыл бұрын

    I can't tell you the number of mistakes in my stitching. I say these are learning experiences and just go with it. Your stitching really is gorgeous. I really like the cloth you dyed for Autumn Alphabet. Would you be able to tell me where you purchased the pink clip hoops on this project? As a veteran, I thank you for the Twenty-One Steps book recommendation and having veterans speak to your students. It's so important students learn these lessons. Blessings to you, my dear and continue doing what you do to educate future generations.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Deborah, I think they are from any craft store but in the sewing department. They are called spool peels. Hope that helps!

  • @Amylovestoads
    @Amylovestoads Жыл бұрын

    🐿🍄🐢🐌

  • @rebeccajourney3183
    @rebeccajourney318311 ай бұрын

    I struggled with the turqouise pumpkin colors, not greens. I like your idea to make a message with the letters. I love the Halloween piece as Im a big fan of Quakers. I have more Fall/Halloween than any other genre.

  • @palefireinca
    @palefireinca Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! I, too, have changed stitching directions by rotating a hoop. It is understandable, but , yes, I tore out those stitches I worked that way. About the pattern conversion from red to gree: if you haven't yet started over, you might consider a white lookin green. Maybe 3756, 524, 10. A very light yellow or tan, or gold or brown may also work. If you have to start over, you have to, but try different almost whites first?

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, thank you! I will look at those colors! I appreciate it!

  • @palefireinca
    @palefireinca Жыл бұрын

    Also. A little bit of backstitching the borders of the sleeves on the red to green conversion. As long as the eye gets the border it needs between the stitching and background fabric. Hopefully you won't have to tear out your beautiful stitching.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestions!

  • @mitzibud6908
    @mitzibud6908 Жыл бұрын

    Love to see that a fresh video has arrive in my feed! Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Mitzi!

  • @barbarahaynes7036
    @barbarahaynes7036 Жыл бұрын

    What interesting designs you are working on! Your work doesn't have to be perfect, and mistakes can be re-interpreted to be your own interpretation! The main thing is to have stitches crossing the same way, as you have found out. There is a method of stitching sideways - look at Jean Farish's KZread tutorials. Also you might find it helpful to use tacking stitches to place motifs etc correctly. Mainly be kind to yourself 🤗

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha, yes, I am my own worst critic! Thanks for the tutorial suggestion 😊

  • @undertheeveningstar98
    @undertheeveningstar98 Жыл бұрын

    It was so fun to stitch with you today and get an update! Your framed Shenandoah piece turned out beautifully! What a treasure! I’ve done the very same thing where I turn my Stitch-O-Graphy to the side to make an word upright and then all my stitches were going the wrong direction. I think you have a perfect plan to stitch something small, easy, and quick to make things fun again. I really enjoy hearing your book recommendations!

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching! 😊

  • @rebeccajourney3183
    @rebeccajourney318311 ай бұрын

    I often have times when I need to frog, but if I stitch daily, it seems to happen less. I did a piece in memory of my husband, and I decided to add the charaters name and a quote. I graphed out but turned the piece sideways to stitch. Then realized what I'd done! I have yet to rip it out...

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah, yes, it's so easy to sideways stitch 🥴

  • @Angel-yz8gt
    @Angel-yz8gt Жыл бұрын

    I did the same thing where you turn the work and then realize you've messed up. I left mine:)

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    I probably should have done the same!

  • @stevebuckwalter3592
    @stevebuckwalter3592 Жыл бұрын

    I remember learning that lesson...no stitching sideways😐 I've also learned to take froggable mistakes in stride, it's gonna happen, so I just consider it part of the process. I'd be right there with you, snatching up Primitive Hare fabrics! Yes they always smell delicious! You've convinced me, I'll have to make a pilgrimage up there to NY sometime soon. I'm in Lancaster PA, so not quite as far for me. Always great to see your FT's.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Primitive Hare smells a little bit like a horse barn - not in a bad way! 😅

  • @stevebuckwalter3592

    @stevebuckwalter3592

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mountainlaurelstitches Lol, well, I didn't quite smell that, so much as just earthy.

  • @kim_kwilts
    @kim_kwilts Жыл бұрын

    Do a black sheep

  • @genealogylinda9858
    @genealogylinda9858 Жыл бұрын

    On the white that's not showing up why not try some of the gray shades. Audition a few stitches in the border. I hate the thought of starting the project all over. Thank you for teaching your students about the respect we need to practice for Veterans.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Linda. I didn't think about testing some colors on the edge! ☺️

  • @gerryfix1009
    @gerryfix1009 Жыл бұрын

    A very nice video. I subscribed. Wondering why you put Harrisonburg in your Shenandoah sampler. I went to two years of school there. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🍁🍁🌲🌲

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Gerry, I also went to school in Harrisonburg - met and married my husband there at the arboretum.

  • @kateys_crossstitch
    @kateys_crossstitch Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your resolve to unpick all that-- would you consider doing a black sheep? Also I'm upstate! About 2 hours from Rochester! Ill have to check that out. I'm new to all this. :)

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Kaitlin! Yes, why didn't I think of a black sheep?! You should definitely make the trip out there and then stop for ice cream at Pittsford dairy 🍦

  • @hucl_berrystitcher
    @hucl_berrystitcher11 ай бұрын

    Are you from Harrisonburg? Im just down 81 near Staunton? You Shenandoah is beautiful!

  • @kim_kwilts
    @kim_kwilts Жыл бұрын

    I think they are foxes.

  • @jacquelineleibfried4691
    @jacquelineleibfried4691 Жыл бұрын

    I think you are too critical of your stitching. Think of the pattern as a guide, not cast in stone. No one will ever see the pattern to compare it to your finished piece so they won’t see any differences. Relax, take a breath, and keep going forward instead of backwards.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Great advice, thank you! 😄

  • @CaraDayhoff
    @CaraDayhoff Жыл бұрын

    Don't start it over just use a different color than white. There are many different color sheep. I think your being to hard on yourself. You need to give yourself grace.

  • @mountainlaurelstitches

    @mountainlaurelstitches

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, thanks for the advice! I don't know why I haven't been thinking about other sheep colors! 🐑